Pedon Uganda Limited Soil Science Specialist Jobs in Uganda

About the Role

The Soil Science Specialist will offer technical and science strategic leadership for Pedon’s soil health and land use program.

This could be through agronomic initiatives like improved soil management, agriculture-soil-climate interactions, climate-smart agriculture and multi-functional landscapes planning.

S/he will drive efforts to establish Pedon Uganda Limited as a national leader in offering soil science solutions to address soil fertility and productivity challenges in agriculture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform soil analysis on client farms and offer technical guidance as regards their soil nutrient status, suitable cropping patterns and soil management practices to be adopted

• Conduct soil surveys to collect, evaluate and classify soils based on their characteristics and use this data to inform our national soil mapping program

• Conduct field trainings for clients and farmer groups in sustainable soil management practices, preferably through farmer field schools

• Serve as a technical lead in developing, managing and directing a comprehensive and integrated technical soil services program for Pedon Uganda Limited

• Serve as a technical consultant and liaison with clients, partners and governmental agencies

• Review scientific literature and reports concerned with current developments in soil science, and prepare special studies and reports that enable Pedon Uganda Limited stay abreast with latest trends

• Represent Pedon Uganda Limited at industry exhibitions, trade shows and business forums

• Communicate best practices in high-level international forums and cultivate

an external presence of Pedon Uganda Limited as an expert and leader in soil science disciplines

• Provide critical thought leadership and advice to influence the creation and execution of major strategies for soil health programs

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced university degree in Agriculture (Soil Science), Land Use Management, Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Management), Natural Resource Management or related fields

• At least three years of relevant experience in Agronomy, Sustainable Land Management, Ecosystem and Natural Resources Management or related fields

• Working knowledge of English

• Ability to write high quality technical reports, clearly and concisely

• Knowledge of the Ugandan agricultural sector with special emphasis on Soil Analysis

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Computer skills: Full command of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications

• Knowledge of GIS and other relevant mapping software applications

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Pedon Uganda Limited Soil Science Specialist Jobs in Uganda

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